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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.69, 481.26 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.69, 481.26 and 211 is: 316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.69 : 481.26 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.69/481.26 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.69x = 481.26 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.69x = 101,545.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,545.86/320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.65

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