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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.37, 479.05 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.37, 479.05 and 211.13 is: 316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.37 : 479.05 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.37/479.05 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.37x = 479.05 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.37x = 101,141.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,141.30/319.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.70

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