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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 318.12 and 75.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 318.12 and 75.24 is: 112.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 318.12 = 75.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/318.12 = 75.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 318.12 × 75.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 23,935.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,935.35/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.79

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