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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.80, 480.06 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.80, 480.06 and 211.80 is: 317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.80 : 480.06 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.80/480.06 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.80x = 480.06 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.80x = 101,676.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,676.71/319.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.94

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