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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.41, 436.32 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.41, 436.32 and 211.44 is: 291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.41 : 436.32 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.41/436.32 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.41x = 436.32 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.41x = 92,255.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,255.50/316.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.57

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