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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.76, 317.88 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.76, 317.88 and 211.32 is: 291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.76 : 317.88 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.76/317.88 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.76x = 317.88 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.76x = 67,174.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,174.40/230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.10

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