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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.98, 317.57 and 157.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.98, 317.57 and 157.71 is: 236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.98 : 317.57 = 157.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.98/317.57 = 157.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.98x = 317.57 × 157.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.98x = 50,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,083.18/211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.26

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