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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 429.69 and 213.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 429.69 and 213.09 is: 294.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 429.69 = 213.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/429.69 = 213.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 429.69 × 213.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 91,562.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,562.64/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.15

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