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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.69, 318.04 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.69, 318.04 and 151.64 is: 226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.69 : 318.04 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.69/318.04 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.69x = 318.04 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.69x = 48,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,225.62/212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.74

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