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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 313.38 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 313.38 and 208.62 is: 309.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 313.38 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/313.38 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 313.38 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 65,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,377.34/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.38

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