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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.73, 428.31 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.73, 428.31 and 211.11 is: 291.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.73 : 428.31 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.73/428.31 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.73x = 428.31 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.73x = 90,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,420.54/310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.00

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