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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.02, 316.62 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.02, 316.62 and 108.33 is: 162.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.02 : 316.62 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.02/316.62 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.02x = 316.62 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.02x = 34,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,299.44/211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.54

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