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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.29, 317.05 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.29, 317.05 and 160.25 is: 240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.29 : 317.05 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.29/317.05 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.29x = 317.05 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.29x = 50,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,807.26/211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.46

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