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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.38, 317.18 and 160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.38, 317.18 and 160.01 is: 240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.38 : 317.18 = 160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.38/317.18 = 160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.38x = 317.18 × 160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.38x = 50,751.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,751.58/211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.09

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