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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.37, 316.46 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.37, 316.46 and 153.27 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.37 : 316.46 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.37/316.46 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.37x = 316.46 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.37x = 48,503.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,503.06/211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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