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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.49, 436.32 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.49, 436.32 and 211.52 is: 291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.49 : 436.32 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.49/436.32 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.49x = 436.32 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.49x = 92,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,291.66/316.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.61

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