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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.03, 316.53 and 108.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.03, 316.53 and 108.31 is: 162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.03 : 316.53 = 108.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.03/316.53 = 108.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.03x = 316.53 × 108.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.03x = 34,283.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,283.36/211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.46

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