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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.52, 316.93 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.52, 316.93 and 150.35 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.52 : 316.93 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.52/316.93 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.52x = 316.93 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.52x = 47,650.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,650.43/211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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