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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 317.04 and 74.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 317.04 and 74.34 is: 111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 317.04 = 74.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/317.04 = 74.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 317.04 × 74.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 23,568.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,568.75/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.53

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