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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 315.97 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 315.97 and 210.18 is: 313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 315.97 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/315.97 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 315.97 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 66,410.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,410.57/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.91

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