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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.70, 463.14 and 211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.70, 463.14 and 211.10 is: 316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.70 : 463.14 = 211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.70/463.14 = 211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.70x = 463.14 × 211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.70x = 97,766.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,766.54/308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.70

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