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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.73, 430.27 and 213.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.73, 430.27 and 213.46 is: 294.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.73 : 430.27 = 213.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.73/430.27 = 213.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.73x = 430.27 × 213.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.73x = 91,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,845.44/311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.63

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