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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.18, 318.56 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.18, 318.56 and 211.56 is: 317.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.18 : 318.56 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.18/318.56 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.18x = 318.56 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.18x = 67,393.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,393.50/212.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.63

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