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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 317.52 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 317.52 and 150.88 is: 226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 317.52 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/317.52 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 317.52 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 47,907.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,907.42/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.41

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