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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.27, 436.54 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.27, 436.54 and 211.51 is: 291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.27 : 436.54 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.27/436.54 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.27x = 436.54 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.27x = 92,330.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,330.39/316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.94

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