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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.24, 317.22 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.24, 317.22 and 115.12 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.24 : 317.22 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.24/317.22 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.24x = 317.22 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.24x = 36,518.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,518.37/211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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