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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.86, 468.33 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.86, 468.33 and 215.74 is: 323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.86 : 468.33 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.86/468.33 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.86x = 468.33 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.86x = 101,037.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,037.51/311.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.98

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