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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 318.39 and 108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 318.39 and 108.19 is: 162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 318.39 = 108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/318.39 = 108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 318.39 × 108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 34,446.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,446.61/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.27

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