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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.46, 429.86 and 213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.46, 429.86 and 213.18 is: 294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.46 : 429.86 = 213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.46/429.86 = 213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.46x = 429.86 × 213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.46x = 91,636.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,636.49/311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.22

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