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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.18, 479.16 and 211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.18, 479.16 and 211.18 is: 317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.18 : 479.16 = 211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.18/479.16 = 211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.18x = 479.16 × 211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.18x = 101,189.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,189.01/319.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.03

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