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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 317.16 and 57.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 317.16 and 57.36 is: 86.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 317.16 = 57.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/317.16 = 57.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 317.16 × 57.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 18,192.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,192.30/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.04

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