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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.58, 317.40 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.58, 317.40 and 103.52 is: 155.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.58 : 317.40 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.58/317.40 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.58x = 317.40 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.58x = 32,857.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,857.25/211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.29

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