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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.24, 316.96 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.24, 316.96 and 146.34 is: 219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.24 : 316.96 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.24/316.96 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.24x = 316.96 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.24x = 46,383.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,383.93/211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.58

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