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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.47, 317.30 and 103.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.47, 317.30 and 103.23 is: 154.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.47 : 317.30 = 103.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.47/317.30 = 103.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.47x = 317.30 × 103.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.47x = 32,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,754.36/211.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.89

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