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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 316.43 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 316.43 and 150.36 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 316.43 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/316.43 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 316.43 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 47,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,577.46/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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