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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.24, 317.01 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.24, 317.01 and 150.49 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.24 : 317.01 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.24/317.01 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.24x = 317.01 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.24x = 47,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,707.80/211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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