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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.55, 430.28 and 213.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.55, 430.28 and 213.13 is: 294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.55 : 430.28 = 213.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.55/430.28 = 213.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.55x = 430.28 × 213.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.55x = 91,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,705.58/311.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.35

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