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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 317.60 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 317.60 and 150.96 is: 226.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 317.60 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/317.60 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 317.60 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 47,944.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,944.90/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.07

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