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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.34, 466.20 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.34, 466.20 and 213.60 is: 319.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.34 : 466.20 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.34/466.20 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.34x = 466.20 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.34x = 99,580.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,580.32/311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.84

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