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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.29, 318.50 and 151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.29, 318.50 and 151.89 is: 227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.29 : 318.50 = 151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.29/318.50 = 151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.29x = 318.50 × 151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.29x = 48,376.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,376.97/212.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.88

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