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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 317.22 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 317.22 and 150.88 is: 225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 317.22 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/317.22 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 317.22 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 47,862.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,862.15/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.94

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