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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.12, 316.40 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.12, 316.40 and 108.40 is: 162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.12 : 316.40 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.12/316.40 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.12x = 316.40 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.12x = 34,297.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,297.76/211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.46

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