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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.68, 318.66 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.68, 318.66 and 151.50 is: 226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.68 : 318.66 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.68/318.66 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.68x = 318.66 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.68x = 48,276.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,276.99/212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.99

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