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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.95, 436.24 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.95, 436.24 and 211.23 is: 291.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.95 : 436.24 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.95/436.24 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.95x = 436.24 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.95x = 92,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,146.98/315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.65

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