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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.59, 317.38 and 65.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.59, 317.38 and 65.34 is: 98.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.59 : 317.38 = 65.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.59/317.38 = 65.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.59x = 317.38 × 65.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.59x = 20,737.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,737.61/211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.01

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