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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.54, 471.33 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.54, 471.33 and 211.44 is: 316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.54 : 471.33 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.54/471.33 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.54x = 471.33 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.54x = 99,656.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,656.75/314.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.84

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