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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.12, 316.22 and 205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.12, 316.22 and 205.36 is: 307.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.12 : 316.22 = 205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.12/316.22 = 205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.12x = 316.22 × 205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.12x = 64,937.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,937.12/211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.59

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