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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 317.52 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 317.52 and 156.32 is: 234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 317.52 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/317.52 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 317.52 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 49,634.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,634.73/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.30

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