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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.48, 317.28 and 67.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.48, 317.28 and 67.24 is: 100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.48 : 317.28 = 67.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.48/317.28 = 67.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.48x = 317.28 × 67.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.48x = 21,333.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,333.91/211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.88

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