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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.36, 434.52 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.36, 434.52 and 211.68 is: 291.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.36 : 434.52 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.36/434.52 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.36x = 434.52 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.36x = 91,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,979.19/315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.66

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