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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.07, 317.21 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.07, 317.21 and 153.38 is: 230.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.07 : 317.21 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.07/317.21 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.07x = 317.21 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.07x = 48,653.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,653.67/211.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.51

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