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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 317.70 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 317.70 and 150.21 is: 225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 317.70 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/317.70 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 317.70 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 47,721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,721.72/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.06

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