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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.02, 429.10 and 217.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.02, 429.10 and 217.87 is: 300.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.02 : 429.10 = 217.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.02/429.10 = 217.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.02x = 429.10 × 217.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.02x = 93,486.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,486.93/311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.58

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