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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.45, 317.32 and 103.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.45, 317.32 and 103.31 is: 155.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.45 : 317.32 = 103.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.45/317.32 = 103.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.45x = 317.32 × 103.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.45x = 32,782.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,782.33/211.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.04

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