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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.10, 318.38 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.10, 318.38 and 211.34 is: 317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.10 : 318.38 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.10/318.38 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.10x = 318.38 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.10x = 67,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,283.78/212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.23

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