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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.94, 479.39 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.94, 479.39 and 211.41 is: 317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.94 : 479.39 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.94/479.39 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.94x = 479.39 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.94x = 101,346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,346.78/318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.76

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