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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 318.03 and 109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 318.03 and 109.46 is: 163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 318.03 = 109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/318.03 = 109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 318.03 × 109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 34,809.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,809.97/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.98

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