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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.36, 470.32 and 211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.36, 470.32 and 211.15 is: 315.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.36 : 470.32 = 211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.36/470.32 = 211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.36x = 470.32 × 211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.36x = 99,306.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,306.36/314.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.91

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