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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 317.04 and 210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 317.04 and 210.36 is: 314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 317.04 = 210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/317.04 = 210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 317.04 × 210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 66,692.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,692.53/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.71

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