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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.82, 479.52 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.82, 479.52 and 211.41 is: 316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.82 : 479.52 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.82/479.52 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.82x = 479.52 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.82x = 101,375.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,375.32/319.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.98

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