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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 317.52 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 317.52 and 150.90 is: 226.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 317.52 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/317.52 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 317.52 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 47,913.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,913.77/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.48

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