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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.31, 318.22 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.31, 318.22 and 90.46 is: 135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.31 : 318.22 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.31/318.22 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.31x = 318.22 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.31x = 28,785.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,785.16/212.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.58

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