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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314, 470.16 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314, 470.16 and 211.04 is: 316.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314 : 470.16 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314/470.16 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314x = 470.16 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314x = 99,222.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,222.57/314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.00

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