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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.24, 314.80 and 202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.24, 314.80 and 202.24 is: 301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.24 : 314.80 = 202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.24/314.80 = 202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.24x = 314.80 × 202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.24x = 63,665.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,665.15/211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.39

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