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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.76, 316.89 and 211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.76, 316.89 and 211.73 is: 315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.76 : 316.89 = 211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.76/316.89 = 211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.76x = 316.89 × 211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.76x = 67,093.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,093.54/212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.35

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