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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 318.06 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 318.06 and 154.44 is: 231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 318.06 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/318.06 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 318.06 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 49,121.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,121.19/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.62

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