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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.88, 429.99 and 213.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.88, 429.99 and 213.47 is: 294.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.88 : 429.99 = 213.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.88/429.99 = 213.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.88x = 429.99 × 213.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.88x = 91,787.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,787.82/311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.30

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