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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.45, 429.71 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.45, 429.71 and 211.82 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.45 : 429.71 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.45/429.71 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.45x = 429.71 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.45x = 91,017.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,017.96/311.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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