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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.46, 316.91 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.46, 316.91 and 209.16 is: 313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.46 : 316.91 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.46/316.91 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.46x = 316.91 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.46x = 66,285.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,285.42/211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.47

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