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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.12, 312 and 162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.12, 312 and 162.22 is: 243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.12 : 312 = 162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.12/312 = 162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.12x = 312 × 162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.12x = 50,612.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,612.64/208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.19

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