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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 317.58 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 317.58 and 180.54 is: 270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 317.58 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/317.58 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 317.58 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 57,335.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,335.89/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.17

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