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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 316.70 and 108.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 316.70 and 108.39 is: 162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 316.70 = 108.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/316.70 = 108.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 316.70 × 108.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 34,326.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,326.84/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.44

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