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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.88, 317.88 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.88, 317.88 and 153.99 is: 231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.88 : 317.88 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.88/317.88 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.88x = 317.88 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.88x = 48,950.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,950.34/211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.03

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