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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.54, 317.20 and 67.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.54, 317.20 and 67.22 is: 100.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.54 : 317.20 = 67.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.54/317.20 = 67.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.54x = 317.20 × 67.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.54x = 21,322.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,322.18/211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.80

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