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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 472.08 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 472.08 and 211.94 is: 317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 472.08 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/472.08 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 472.08 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 100,051.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,051.58/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.59

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