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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.79, 431.80 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.79, 431.80 and 211.14 is: 316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.79 : 431.80 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.79/431.80 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.79x = 431.80 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.79x = 91,169.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,169.72/287.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.80

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