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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.12, 434.64 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.12, 434.64 and 211.44 is: 291.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.12 : 434.64 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.12/434.64 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.12x = 434.64 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.12x = 91,900.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,900.28/315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.64

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