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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.36, 317.60 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.36, 317.60 and 115.24 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.36 : 317.60 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.36/317.60 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.36x = 317.60 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.36x = 36,600.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,600.22/211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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