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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.91, 435.65 and 211.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.91, 435.65 and 211.00 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.91 : 435.65 = 211.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.91/435.65 = 211.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.91x = 435.65 × 211.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.91x = 91,921.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,921.64/315.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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