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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.01, 429.05 and 211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.01, 429.05 and 211.30 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.01 : 429.05 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.01/429.05 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.01x = 429.05 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.01x = 90,659.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,659.87/311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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