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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.81, 463.05 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.81, 463.05 and 211.34 is: 316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.81 : 463.05 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.81/463.05 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.81x = 463.05 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.81x = 97,858.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,858.67/308.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.89

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