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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 317.45 and 108.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 317.45 and 108.79 is: 163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 317.45 = 108.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/317.45 = 108.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 317.45 × 108.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 34,535.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,535.39/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.33

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