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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312, 430.92 and 213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312, 430.92 and 213.59 is: 294.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312 : 430.92 = 213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312/430.92 = 213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312x = 430.92 × 213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312x = 92,038.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,038.05/312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.99

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