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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.71, 317.57 and 157.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.71, 317.57 and 157.65 is: 236.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.71 : 317.57 = 157.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.71/317.57 = 157.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.71x = 317.57 × 157.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.71x = 50,063.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,063.82/211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.47

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