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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 317.52 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 317.52 and 153.04 is: 229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 317.52 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/317.52 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 317.52 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 48,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,593.26/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.65

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