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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.64, 318.06 and 210.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.64, 318.06 and 210.46 is: 316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.64 : 318.06 = 210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.64/318.06 = 210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.64x = 318.06 × 210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.64x = 66,938.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,938.91/211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.29

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