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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.58, 317.52 and 103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.58, 317.52 and 103.34 is: 155.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.58 : 317.52 = 103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.58/317.52 = 103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.58x = 317.52 × 103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.58x = 32,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,812.52/211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.08

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