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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 317.43 and 88.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 317.43 and 88.23 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 317.43 = 88.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/317.43 = 88.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 317.43 × 88.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 28,004.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,004.82/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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