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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.55, 315.70 and 210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.55, 315.70 and 210.33 is: 313.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.55 : 315.70 = 210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.55/315.70 = 210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.55x = 315.70 × 210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.55x = 66,400.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,400.66/211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.88

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