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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.36, 316.94 and 74.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.36, 316.94 and 74.33 is: 111.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.36 : 316.94 = 74.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.36/316.94 = 74.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.36x = 316.94 × 74.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.36x = 23,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,558.57/211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.46

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