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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.92, 468.48 and 215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.92, 468.48 and 215.92 is: 324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.92 : 468.48 = 215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.92/468.48 = 215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.92x = 468.48 × 215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.92x = 101,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,154.20/311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.30

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