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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 317.25 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 317.25 and 207.36 is: 310.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 317.25 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/317.25 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 317.25 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 65,784.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,784.96/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.78

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