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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.16, 470.72 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.16, 470.72 and 211.68 is: 317.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.16 : 470.72 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.16/470.72 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.16x = 470.72 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.16x = 99,642.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,642.01/314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.17

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