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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.26, 470.55 and 211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.26, 470.55 and 211.54 is: 316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.26 : 470.55 = 211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.26/470.55 = 211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.26x = 470.55 × 211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.26x = 99,540.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,540.15/314.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.74

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