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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 291.96 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 291.96 and 162.48 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 291.96 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/291.96 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 291.96 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 47,437.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,437.66/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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