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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.35, 317.31 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.35, 317.31 and 108.71 is: 163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.35 : 317.31 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.35/317.31 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.35x = 317.31 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.35x = 34,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,493.59/211.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.21

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