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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.36, 316.40 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.36, 316.40 and 146.16 is: 218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.36 : 316.40 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.36/316.40 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.36x = 316.40 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.36x = 46,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,245.02/211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.80

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