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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.25, 318.18 and 109.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.25, 318.18 and 109.47 is: 164.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.25 : 318.18 = 109.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.25/318.18 = 109.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.25x = 318.18 × 109.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.25x = 34,831.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,831.16/212.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.10

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