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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.26, 318.16 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.26, 318.16 and 82.22 is: 123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.26 : 318.16 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.26/318.16 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.26x = 318.16 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.26x = 26,159.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,159.12/212.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.24

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