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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 317.35 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 317.35 and 153.66 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 317.35 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/317.35 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 317.35 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 48,763.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,763.62/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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