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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.62, 317.17 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.62, 317.17 and 150.77 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.62 : 317.17 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.62/317.17 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.62x = 317.17 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.62x = 47,819.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,819.72/211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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