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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.19, 318 and 154.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.19, 318 and 154.61 is: 231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.19 : 318 = 154.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.19/318 = 154.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.19x = 318 × 154.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.19x = 49,164.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,164.39/212.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.70

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