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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.29, 318.40 and 58.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.29, 318.40 and 58.18 is: 87.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.29 : 318.40 = 58.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.29/318.40 = 58.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.29x = 318.40 × 58.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.29x = 18,523.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,523.55/212.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.25

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