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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.48, 317.00 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.48, 317.00 and 108.66 is: 162.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.48 : 317.00 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.48/317.00 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.48x = 317.00 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.48x = 34,443.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,443.09/211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.87

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