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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 317.48 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 317.48 and 88.25 is: 132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 317.48 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/317.48 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 317.48 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 28,015.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,015.58/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.35

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