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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.33, 316.26 and 163.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.33, 316.26 and 163.33 is: 244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.33 : 316.26 = 163.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.33/316.26 = 163.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.33x = 316.26 × 163.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.33x = 51,654.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,654.75/211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.43

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