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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.30, 467.26 and 213.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.30, 467.26 and 213.82 is: 320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.30 : 467.26 = 213.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.30/467.26 = 213.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.30x = 467.26 × 213.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.30x = 99,909.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,909.53/311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.94

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