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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.31, 316.70 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.31, 316.70 and 150.31 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.31 : 316.70 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.31/316.70 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.31x = 316.70 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.31x = 47,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,603.18/211.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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