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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.18, 466.62 and 213.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.18, 466.62 and 213.83 is: 320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.18 : 466.62 = 213.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.18/466.62 = 213.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.18x = 466.62 × 213.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.18x = 99,777.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,777.35/311.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.64

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