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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.67, 317.25 and 210.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.67, 317.25 and 210.64 is: 315.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.67 : 317.25 = 210.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.67/317.25 = 210.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.67x = 317.25 × 210.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.67x = 66,825.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,825.54/211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.71

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