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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.28, 291.33 and 162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.28, 291.33 and 162.05 is: 223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.28 : 291.33 = 162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.28/291.33 = 162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.28x = 291.33 × 162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.28x = 47,208.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,208.57/211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.45

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