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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.69, 317.29 and 209.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.69, 317.29 and 209.41 is: 313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.69 : 317.29 = 209.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.69/317.29 = 209.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.69x = 317.29 × 209.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.69x = 66,443.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,443.70/211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.87

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