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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.49, 466.70 and 213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.49, 466.70 and 213.89 is: 320.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.49 : 466.70 = 213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.49/466.70 = 213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.49x = 466.70 × 213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.49x = 99,819.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,819.06/311.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.46

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