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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.97, 435.94 and 211.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.97, 435.94 and 211.17 is: 291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.97 : 435.94 = 211.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.97/435.94 = 211.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.97x = 435.94 × 211.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.97x = 92,057.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,057.45/315.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.35

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