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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.52, 430.94 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.52, 430.94 and 213 is: 293.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.52 : 430.94 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.52/430.94 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.52x = 430.94 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.52x = 91,790.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,790.22/312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.71

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