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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.03, 317.51 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.03, 317.51 and 147.23 is: 220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.03 : 317.51 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.03/317.51 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.03x = 317.51 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.03x = 46,746.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,746.26/212.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.47

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