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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.45, 429.05 and 213.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.45, 429.05 and 213.03 is: 293.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.45 : 429.05 = 213.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.45/429.05 = 213.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.45x = 429.05 × 213.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.45x = 91,399.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,399.86/311.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.47

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