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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.33, 316.38 and 149.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.33, 316.38 and 149.41 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.33 : 316.38 = 149.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.33/316.38 = 149.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.33x = 316.38 × 149.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.33x = 47,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,270.34/211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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