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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.11, 316.41 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.11, 316.41 and 108.24 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.11 : 316.41 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.11/316.41 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.11x = 316.41 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.11x = 34,248.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,248.22/211.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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