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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.24, 316.64 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.24, 316.64 and 207.36 is: 309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.24 : 316.64 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.24/316.64 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.24x = 316.64 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.24x = 65,658.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,658.47/212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.36

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