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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 317.42 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 317.42 and 157.88 is: 236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 317.42 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/317.42 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 317.42 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 50,114.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,114.27/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.66

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