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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.24, 467.26 and 215.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.24, 467.26 and 215.56 is: 323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.24 : 467.26 = 215.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.24/467.26 = 215.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.24x = 467.26 × 215.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.24x = 100,722.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,722.57/311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.62

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