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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.04, 316.28 and 108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.04, 316.28 and 108.36 is: 162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.04 : 316.28 = 108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.04/316.28 = 108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.04x = 316.28 × 108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.04x = 34,272.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,272.10/211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.40

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