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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.68, 437.39 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.68, 437.39 and 211.59 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.68 : 437.39 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.68/437.39 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.68x = 437.39 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.68x = 92,546.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,546.29/316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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