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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 316.80 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 316.80 and 201.24 is: 301.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 316.80 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/316.80 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 316.80 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 63,752.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,752.83/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.69

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