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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 317.40 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 317.40 and 151.05 is: 226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 317.40 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/317.40 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 317.40 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 47,943.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,943.27/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.20

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