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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.40, 317.10 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.40, 317.10 and 208.37 is: 312.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.40 : 317.10 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.40/317.10 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.40x = 317.10 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.40x = 66,072.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,072.54/211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.55

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