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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.94, 430.37 and 213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.94, 430.37 and 213.53 is: 294.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.94 : 430.37 = 213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.94/430.37 = 213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.94x = 430.37 × 213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.94x = 91,895.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,895.29/311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.59

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