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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.53, 317.60 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.53, 317.60 and 208.09 is: 312.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.53 : 317.60 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.53/317.60 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.53x = 317.60 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.53x = 66,089.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,089.38/211.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.44

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