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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.25, 318.35 and 58.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.25, 318.35 and 58.19 is: 87.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.25 : 318.35 = 58.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.25/318.35 = 58.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.25x = 318.35 × 58.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.25x = 18,524.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,524.79/212.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.28

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