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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.09, 318.06 and 210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.09, 318.06 and 210.72 is: 316.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.09 : 318.06 = 210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.09/318.06 = 210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.09x = 318.06 × 210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.09x = 67,022.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,022.80/212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.01

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