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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.47, 429.30 and 213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.47, 429.30 and 213.06 is: 293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.47 : 429.30 = 213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.47/429.30 = 213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.47x = 429.30 × 213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.47x = 91,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,466.66/311.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.66

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