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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315, 434.82 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315, 434.82 and 211.80 is: 292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315 : 434.82 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315/434.82 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315x = 434.82 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315x = 92,094.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,094.88/315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.36

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