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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.30, 316.60 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.30, 316.60 and 108.42 is: 162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.30 : 316.60 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.30/316.60 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.30x = 316.60 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.30x = 34,325.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,325.77/211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.45

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