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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.67, 317.38 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.67, 317.38 and 114.28 is: 171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.67 : 317.38 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.67/317.38 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.67x = 317.38 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.67x = 36,270.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,270.19/211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.35

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