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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 316.44 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 316.44 and 150.12 is: 224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 316.44 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/316.44 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 316.44 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 47,503.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,503.97/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.80

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