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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 479.12 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 479.12 and 211.52 is: 317.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 479.12 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/479.12 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 479.12 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 101,343.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,343.46/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.02

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