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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 430.05 and 213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 430.05 and 213.38 is: 294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 430.05 = 213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/430.05 = 213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 430.05 × 213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 91,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,761.92/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.51

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