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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.34, 318.50 and 58.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.34, 318.50 and 58.28 is: 87.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.34 : 318.50 = 58.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.34/318.50 = 58.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.34x = 318.50 × 58.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.34x = 18,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,560.30/212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.41

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