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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.48, 436.82 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.48, 436.82 and 211.68 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.48 : 436.82 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.48/436.82 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.48x = 436.82 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.48x = 92,466.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,466.06/316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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