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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 316.11 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 316.11 and 204 is: 303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 316.11 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/316.11 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 316.11 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 64,486.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,486.44/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.78

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