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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.12, 318.08 and 82.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.12, 318.08 and 82.18 is: 123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.12 : 318.08 = 82.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.12/318.08 = 82.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.12x = 318.08 × 82.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.12x = 26,140.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,140.11/212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.23

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