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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.95, 438.22 and 211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.95, 438.22 and 211.30 is: 317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.95 : 438.22 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.95/438.22 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.95x = 438.22 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.95x = 92,595.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,595.89/291.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.16

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