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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.38, 429.64 and 213.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.38, 429.64 and 213.10 is: 294.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.38 : 429.64 = 213.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.38/429.64 = 213.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.38x = 429.64 × 213.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.38x = 91,556.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,556.28/311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.03

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