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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211, 316.58 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211, 316.58 and 108.28 is: 162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 316.58 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/316.58 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 316.58 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 34,279.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,279.28/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.46

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