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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 317.76 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 317.76 and 209.28 is: 313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 317.76 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/317.76 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 317.76 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 66,500.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,500.81/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.92

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