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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 317.70 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 317.70 and 207.30 is: 310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 317.70 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/317.70 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 317.70 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 65,859.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,859.21/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.95

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