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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.97, 479.05 and 211.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.97, 479.05 and 211.55 is: 316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.97 : 479.05 = 211.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.97/479.05 = 211.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.97x = 479.05 × 211.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.97x = 101,340.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,340.10/319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.72

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