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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.11, 317.81 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.11, 317.81 and 151.13 is: 226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.11 : 317.81 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.11/317.81 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.11x = 317.81 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.11x = 48,031.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,031.80/212.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.45

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