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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.52, 316 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.52, 316 and 210.32 is: 314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.52 : 316 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.52/316 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.52x = 316 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.52x = 66,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,461.12/211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.21

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