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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.24, 319.05 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.24, 319.05 and 211.22 is: 317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.24 : 319.05 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.24/319.05 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.24x = 319.05 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.24x = 67,388.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,388.15/212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.52

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