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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.15, 471.23 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.15, 471.23 and 211.64 is: 317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.15 : 471.23 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.15/471.23 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.15x = 471.23 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.15x = 99,727.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,727.70/314.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.46

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