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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.50, 430.23 and 213.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.50, 430.23 and 213.09 is: 294.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.50 : 430.23 = 213.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.50/430.23 = 213.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.50x = 430.23 × 213.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.50x = 91,677.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,677.71/311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.31

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