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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.11, 432.18 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.11, 432.18 and 213.66 is: 294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.11 : 432.18 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.11/432.18 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.11x = 432.18 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.11x = 92,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,339.58/313.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.91

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