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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.33, 317.29 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.33, 317.29 and 108.70 is: 163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.33 : 317.29 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.33/317.29 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.33x = 317.29 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.33x = 34,489.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,489.42/211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.20

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