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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 317.76 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 317.76 and 154.08 is: 231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 317.76 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/317.76 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 317.76 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 48,961.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,961.65/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.22

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