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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.32, 317.87 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.32, 317.87 and 154.31 is: 231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.32 : 317.87 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.32/317.87 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.32x = 317.87 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.32x = 49,049.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,049.61/212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.02

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