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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.12, 460.96 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.12, 460.96 and 211 is: 316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.12 : 460.96 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.12/460.96 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.12x = 460.96 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.12x = 97,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,262.56/307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.69

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