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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 317.85 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 317.85 and 151.02 is: 226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 317.85 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/317.85 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 317.85 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 48,001.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,001.71/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.64

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