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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.12, 314.40 and 208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.12, 314.40 and 208.72 is: 310.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.12 : 314.40 = 208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.12/314.40 = 208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.12x = 314.40 × 208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.12x = 65,621.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,621.57/211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.83

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