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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 316.20 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 316.20 and 211.11 is: 315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 316.20 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/316.20 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 316.20 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 66,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,752.59/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.75

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