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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.23, 314.49 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.23, 314.49 and 208.20 is: 309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.23 : 314.49 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.23/314.49 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.23x = 314.49 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.23x = 65,475.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,475.25/211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.97

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