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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.01, 317.63 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.01, 317.63 and 150.56 is: 226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.01 : 317.63 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.01/317.63 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.01x = 317.63 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.01x = 47,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,822.37/211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.64

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