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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.04, 316.56 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.04, 316.56 and 154.08 is: 231.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.04 : 316.56 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.04/316.56 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.04x = 316.56 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.04x = 48,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,775.56/211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.12

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