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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.04, 318.80 and 209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.04, 318.80 and 209.24 is: 316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.04 : 318.80 = 209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.04/318.80 = 209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.04x = 318.80 × 209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.04x = 66,705.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,705.71/211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.08

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