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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.31, 471.24 and 211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.31, 471.24 and 211.35 is: 316.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.31 : 471.24 = 211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.31/471.24 = 211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.31x = 471.24 × 211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.31x = 99,596.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,596.57/314.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.87

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