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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.61, 317.44 and 65.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.61, 317.44 and 65.35 is: 98.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.61 : 317.44 = 65.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.61/317.44 = 65.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.61x = 317.44 × 65.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.61x = 20,745.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,745.71/211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.04

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