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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.70, 317.49 and 67.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.70, 317.49 and 67.38 is: 101.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.70 : 317.49 = 67.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.70/317.49 = 67.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.70x = 317.49 × 67.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.70x = 21,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,392.48/211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.05

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