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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.44, 470.76 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.44, 470.76 and 211.48 is: 316.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.44 : 470.76 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.44/470.76 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.44x = 470.76 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.44x = 99,556.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,556.32/314.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.61

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