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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.85, 317.85 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.85, 317.85 and 151.46 is: 227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.85 : 317.85 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.85/317.85 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.85x = 317.85 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.85x = 48,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,139.97/211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.24

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