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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.69, 317.31 and 153.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.69, 317.31 and 153.91 is: 230.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.69 : 317.31 = 153.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.69/317.31 = 153.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.69x = 317.31 × 153.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.69x = 48,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,837.18/211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.70

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