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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.32, 439.06 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.32, 439.06 and 211.98 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.32 : 439.06 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.32/439.06 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.32x = 439.06 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.32x = 93,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,070.88/318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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