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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.02, 317.68 and 150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.02, 317.68 and 150.85 is: 226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.02 : 317.68 = 150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.02/317.68 = 150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.02x = 317.68 × 150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.02x = 47,922.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,922.03/212.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.03

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