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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.70, 317.30 and 209.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.70, 317.30 and 209.42 is: 313.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.70 : 317.30 = 209.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.70/317.30 = 209.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.70x = 317.30 × 209.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.70x = 66,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,448.97/211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.88

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