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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.28, 430.66 and 213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.28, 430.66 and 213.84 is: 294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.28 : 430.66 = 213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.28/430.66 = 213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.28x = 430.66 × 213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.28x = 92,092.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,092.33/312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.90

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