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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.40, 477.90 and 211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.40, 477.90 and 211.40 is: 316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.40 : 477.90 = 211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.40/477.90 = 211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.40x = 477.90 × 211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.40x = 101,028.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,028.06/319.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.31

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