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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.62, 317.42 and 103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.62, 317.42 and 103.38 is: 155.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.62 : 317.42 = 103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.62/317.42 = 103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.62x = 317.42 × 103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.62x = 32,814.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,814.88/211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.07

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