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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.57, 317.49 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.57, 317.49 and 120.33 is: 180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.57 : 317.49 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.57/317.49 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.57x = 317.49 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.57x = 38,203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,203.12/211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.57

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