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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 316.62 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 316.62 and 157.32 is: 235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 316.62 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/316.62 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 316.62 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 49,810.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,810.66/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.44

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