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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 317.24 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 317.24 and 159.87 is: 239.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 317.24 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/317.24 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 317.24 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 50,715.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,715.97/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.46

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