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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.59, 430.02 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.59, 430.02 and 213.48 is: 294.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.59 : 430.02 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.59/430.02 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.59x = 430.02 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.59x = 91,800.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,800.67/311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.62

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