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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.59, 319.38 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.59, 319.38 and 151.04 is: 226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.59 : 319.38 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.59/319.38 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.59x = 319.38 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.59x = 48,239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,239.16/212.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.91

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