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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.20, 470.41 and 211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.20, 470.41 and 211.28 is: 316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.20 : 470.41 = 211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.20/470.41 = 211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.20x = 470.41 × 211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.20x = 99,388.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,388.22/314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.32

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