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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.32, 429.70 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.32, 429.70 and 213.12 is: 294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.32 : 429.70 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.32/429.70 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.32x = 429.70 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.32x = 91,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,577.66/311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.16

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