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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.91, 430.62 and 213.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.91, 430.62 and 213.81 is: 295.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.91 : 430.62 = 213.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.91/430.62 = 213.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.91x = 430.62 × 213.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.91x = 92,070.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,070.86/311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.18

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