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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.90, 430.04 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.90, 430.04 and 213.44 is: 294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.90 : 430.04 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.90/430.04 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.90x = 430.04 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.90x = 91,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,786.12/311.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.29

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