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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.38, 317.13 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.38, 317.13 and 153.66 is: 230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.38 : 317.13 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.38/317.13 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.38x = 317.13 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.38x = 48,730.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,730.20/211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.53

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