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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 316.86 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 316.86 and 210.48 is: 314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 316.86 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/316.86 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 316.86 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 66,692.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,692.69/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.17

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