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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 429.57 and 213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 429.57 and 213.06 is: 294.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 429.57 = 213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/429.57 = 213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 429.57 × 213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 91,524.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,524.18/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.14

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