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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 480.36 and 211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 480.36 and 211.76 is: 318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 480.36 = 211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/480.36 = 211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 480.36 × 211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 101,721.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,721.03/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.12

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