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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.64, 317.30 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.64, 317.30 and 115.48 is: 173.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.64 : 317.30 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.64/317.30 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.64x = 317.30 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.64x = 36,641.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,641.80/211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.13

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