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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.18, 479.76 and 211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.18, 479.76 and 211.66 is: 318.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.18 : 479.76 = 211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.18/479.76 = 211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.18x = 479.76 × 211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.18x = 101,546.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,546.00/319.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.15

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