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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.65, 436.70 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.65, 436.70 and 211.74 is: 292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.65 : 436.70 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.65/436.70 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.65x = 436.70 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.65x = 92,465.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,465.80/316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.01

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