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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 316.80 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 316.80 and 153.72 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 316.80 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/316.80 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 316.80 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 48,698.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,698.50/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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