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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.13, 457.11 and 213.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.13, 457.11 and 213.17 is: 294.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.13 : 457.11 = 213.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.13/457.11 = 213.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.13x = 457.11 × 213.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.13x = 97,439.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,439.85/331.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.27

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