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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 319.14 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 319.14 and 207.36 is: 311.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 319.14 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/319.14 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 319.14 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 66,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,176.87/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.83

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