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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.16, 316.29 and 156.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.16, 316.29 and 156.17 is: 233.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.16 : 316.29 = 156.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.16/316.29 = 156.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.16x = 316.29 × 156.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.16x = 49,395.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,395.01/211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.92

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