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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 318 and 60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 318 and 60 is: 90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 318 = 60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/318 = 60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 318 × 60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 19,080
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,080/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90

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