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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 316.70 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 316.70 and 153.56 is: 229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 316.70 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/316.70 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 316.70 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 48,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,632.45/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.88

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