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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.29, 479.48 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.29, 479.48 and 211.02 is: 316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.29 : 479.48 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.29/479.48 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.29x = 479.48 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.29x = 101,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,178.81/319.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.89

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