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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 317.76 and 210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 317.76 and 210.72 is: 316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 317.76 = 210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/317.76 = 210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 317.76 × 210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 66,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,958.39/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.32

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