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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.95, 430.62 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.95, 430.62 and 214.04 is: 295.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.95 : 430.62 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.95/430.62 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.95x = 430.62 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.95x = 92,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,170.18/311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.46

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