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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.16, 318.28 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.16, 318.28 and 151.44 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.16 : 318.28 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.16/318.28 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.16x = 318.28 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.16x = 48,200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,200.32/212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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