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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 317.20 and 65.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 317.20 and 65.18 is: 97.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 317.20 = 65.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/317.20 = 65.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 317.20 × 65.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 20,675.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,675.10/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.78

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