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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 465.99 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 465.99 and 213.54 is: 319.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 465.99 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/465.99 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 465.99 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 99,507.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,507.50/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.92

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