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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.81, 430.19 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.81, 430.19 and 213.66 is: 294.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.81 : 430.19 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.81/430.19 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.81x = 430.19 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.81x = 91,913.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,913.33/311.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.78

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