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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.06, 465.97 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.06, 465.97 and 213.54 is: 319.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.06 : 465.97 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.06/465.97 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.06x = 465.97 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.06x = 99,503.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,503.23/311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.88

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