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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.47, 470.21 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.47, 470.21 and 211.56 is: 317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.47 : 470.21 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.47/470.21 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.47x = 470.21 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.47x = 99,477.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,477.45/313.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.34

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