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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 318.72 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 318.72 and 151.88 is: 227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 318.72 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/318.72 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 318.72 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 48,407.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,407.19/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.43

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