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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.07, 471.21 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.07, 471.21 and 211.08 is: 316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.07 : 471.21 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.07/471.21 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.07x = 471.21 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.07x = 99,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,463.01/314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.69

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