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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.35, 435.90 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.35, 435.90 and 211.32 is: 291.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.35 : 435.90 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.35/435.90 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.35x = 435.90 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.35x = 92,114.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,114.39/316.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.18

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