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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.70, 471.19 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.70, 471.19 and 211.11 is: 317.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.70 : 471.19 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.70/471.19 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.70x = 471.19 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.70x = 99,471.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,471.62/313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.09

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