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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.41, 429.92 and 213.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.41, 429.92 and 213.31 is: 294.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.41 : 429.92 = 213.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.41/429.92 = 213.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.41x = 429.92 × 213.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.41x = 91,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,706.24/311.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.49

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