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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.63, 317.52 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.63, 317.52 and 151.15 is: 226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.63 : 317.52 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.63/317.52 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.63x = 317.52 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.63x = 47,993.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,993.15/211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.78

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