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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.30, 430.53 and 213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.30, 430.53 and 213.90 is: 294.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.30 : 430.53 = 213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.30/430.53 = 213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.30x = 430.53 × 213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.30x = 92,090.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,090.37/312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.88

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