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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.70, 315.19 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.70, 315.19 and 211.70 is: 315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.70 : 315.19 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.70/315.19 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.70x = 315.19 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.70x = 66,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,725.72/211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.19

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