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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.76, 471.18 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.76, 471.18 and 211.20 is: 316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.76 : 471.18 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.76/471.18 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.76x = 471.18 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.76x = 99,513.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,513.22/314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.16

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