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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.70, 317.34 and 67.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.70, 317.34 and 67.31 is: 100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.70 : 317.34 = 67.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.70/317.34 = 67.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.70x = 317.34 × 67.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.70x = 21,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,360.95/211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.90

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