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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.28, 316.34 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.28, 316.34 and 156.03 is: 233.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.28 : 316.34 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.28/316.34 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.28x = 316.34 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.28x = 49,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,357.15/211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.62

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