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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 429.66 and 213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 429.66 and 213.24 is: 294.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 429.66 = 213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/429.66 = 213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 429.66 × 213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 91,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,620.70/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.45

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