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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.68, 434.10 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.68, 434.10 and 211 is: 291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.68 : 434.10 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.68/434.10 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.68x = 434.10 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.68x = 91,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,595.10/314.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.07

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