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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 318.56 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 318.56 and 205.16 is: 308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 318.56 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/318.56 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 318.56 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 65,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,354.69/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.16

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