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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.55, 317.34 and 200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.55, 317.34 and 200.21 is: 300.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.55 : 317.34 = 200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.55/317.34 = 200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.55x = 317.34 × 200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.55x = 63,533.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,533.05/211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.33

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