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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.81, 466.23 and 213.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.81, 466.23 and 213.08 is: 319.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.81 : 466.23 = 213.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.81/466.23 = 213.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.81x = 466.23 × 213.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.81x = 99,344.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,344.29/310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.63

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