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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 317.40 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 317.40 and 150.76 is: 226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 317.40 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/317.40 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 317.40 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 47,851.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,851.22/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.14

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