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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.91, 318.32 and 151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.91, 318.32 and 151.43 is: 227.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.91 : 318.32 = 151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.91/318.32 = 151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.91x = 318.32 × 151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.91x = 48,200.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,200.85/211.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.46

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