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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.99, 317.79 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.99, 317.79 and 151.04 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.99 : 317.79 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.99/317.79 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.99x = 317.79 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.99x = 47,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,999.00/211.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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