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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.48, 317.10 and 74.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.48, 317.10 and 74.48 is: 111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.48 : 317.10 = 74.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.48/317.10 = 74.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.48x = 317.10 × 74.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.48x = 23,617.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,617.61/211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.68

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