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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.71, 317.48 and 65.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.71, 317.48 and 65.42 is: 98.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.71 : 317.48 = 65.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.71/317.48 = 65.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.71x = 317.48 × 65.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.71x = 20,770.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,770.01/211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.11

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