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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.94, 430.89 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.94, 430.89 and 214.11 is: 295.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.94 : 430.89 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.94/430.89 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.94x = 430.89 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.94x = 92,257.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,257.86/311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.76

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