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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.20, 317.40 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.20, 317.40 and 157.32 is: 236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.20 : 317.40 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.20/317.40 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.20x = 317.40 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.20x = 49,933.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,933.37/211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.43

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