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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.82, 478.92 and 211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.82, 478.92 and 211.28 is: 316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.82 : 478.92 = 211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.82/478.92 = 211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.82x = 478.92 × 211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.82x = 101,186.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,186.22/319.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.38

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