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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.94, 428.87 and 211.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.94, 428.87 and 211.38 is: 291.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.94 : 428.87 = 211.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.94/428.87 = 211.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.94x = 428.87 × 211.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.94x = 90,653.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,653.48/310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.55

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