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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.86, 470.76 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.86, 470.76 and 211.20 is: 316.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.86 : 470.76 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.86/470.76 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.86x = 470.76 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.86x = 99,424.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,424.51/313.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.78

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