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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.81, 318.85 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.81, 318.85 and 151.63 is: 227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.81 : 318.85 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.81/318.85 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.81x = 318.85 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.81x = 48,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,346.05/212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.18

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