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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.40, 317.28 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.40, 317.28 and 151.02 is: 225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.40 : 317.28 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.40/317.28 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.40x = 317.28 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.40x = 47,915.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,915.63/212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.59

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