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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.33, 316.72 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.33, 316.72 and 209.04 is: 313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.33 : 316.72 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.33/316.72 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.33x = 316.72 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.33x = 66,207.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,207.15/211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.29

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