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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.55, 317.47 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.55, 317.47 and 157.58 is: 236.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.55 : 317.47 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.55/317.47 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.55x = 317.47 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.55x = 50,026.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,026.43/211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.48

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