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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.24, 318.46 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.24, 318.46 and 154.52 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.24 : 318.46 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.24/318.46 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.24x = 318.46 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.24x = 49,208.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,208.44/212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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