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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.99, 436.22 and 211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.99, 436.22 and 211.25 is: 291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.99 : 436.22 = 211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.99/436.22 = 211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.99x = 436.22 × 211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.99x = 92,148.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,148.24/315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.62

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