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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 317.62 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 317.62 and 149.80 is: 224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 317.62 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/317.62 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 317.62 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 47,578.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,578.31/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.69

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