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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.33, 318.11 and 178.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.33, 318.11 and 178.31 is: 267.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.33 : 318.11 = 178.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.33/318.11 = 178.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.33x = 318.11 × 178.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.33x = 56,719.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,719.71/212.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.14

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