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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.15, 429.05 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.15, 429.05 and 211.44 is: 291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.15 : 429.05 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.15/429.05 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.15x = 429.05 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.15x = 90,717.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,717.27/311.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.56

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