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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.35, 471.02 and 211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.35, 471.02 and 211.25 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.35 : 471.02 = 211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.35/471.02 = 211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.35x = 471.02 × 211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.35x = 99,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,504.68/314.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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