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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.19, 429.59 and 213.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.19, 429.59 and 213.45 is: 294.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.19 : 429.59 = 213.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.19/429.59 = 213.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.19x = 429.59 × 213.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.19x = 91,694.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,694.92/311.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.66

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