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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 319.14 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 319.14 and 205.20 is: 308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 319.14 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/319.14 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 319.14 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 65,487.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,487.53/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.58

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