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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 436.25 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 436.25 and 211.14 is: 291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 436.25 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/436.25 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 436.25 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 92,110.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,110.35/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.46

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