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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.48, 317.42 and 108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.48, 317.42 and 108.84 is: 163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.48 : 317.42 = 108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.48/317.42 = 108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.48x = 317.42 × 108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.48x = 34,547.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,547.99/211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.36

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