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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.28, 479.85 and 211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.28, 479.85 and 211.76 is: 318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.28 : 479.85 = 211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.28/479.85 = 211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.28x = 479.85 × 211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.28x = 101,609.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,609.58/319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.25

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