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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.09, 465.44 and 211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.09, 465.44 and 211.86 is: 316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.09 : 465.44 = 211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.09/465.44 = 211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.09x = 465.44 × 211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.09x = 98,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,607.06/311.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.98

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