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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 318.10 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 318.10 and 151.04 is: 226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 318.10 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/318.10 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 318.10 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 48,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,045.82/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.85

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