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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.50, 316.98 and 103.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.50, 316.98 and 103.23 is: 154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.50 : 316.98 = 103.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.50/316.98 = 103.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.50x = 316.98 × 103.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.50x = 32,721.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,721.85/211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.71

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