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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.87, 465.49 and 213.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.87, 465.49 and 213.14 is: 319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.87 : 465.49 = 213.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.87/465.49 = 213.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.87x = 465.49 × 213.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.87x = 99,214.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,214.54/310.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.15

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