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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.85, 466.19 and 213.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.85, 466.19 and 213.33 is: 319.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.85 : 466.19 = 213.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.85/466.19 = 213.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.85x = 466.19 × 213.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.85x = 99,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,452.31/310.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.94

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