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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.67, 436.97 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.67, 436.97 and 211.87 is: 292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.67 : 436.97 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.67/436.97 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.67x = 436.97 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.67x = 92,582.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,582.54/316.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.36

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