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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.79, 481.19 and 211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.79, 481.19 and 211.31 is: 316.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.79 : 481.19 = 211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.79/481.19 = 211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.79x = 481.19 × 211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.79x = 101,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,676.80/320.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.96

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