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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.52, 467.28 and 215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.52, 467.28 and 215.40 is: 323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.52 : 467.28 = 215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.52/467.28 = 215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.52x = 467.28 × 215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.52x = 100,652.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,652.11/311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.10

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