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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.86, 317.85 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.86, 317.85 and 210.44 is: 315.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.86 : 317.85 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.86/317.85 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.86x = 317.85 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.86x = 66,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,886.76/211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.71

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