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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.35, 318.25 and 82.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.35, 318.25 and 82.23 is: 123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.35 : 318.25 = 82.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.35/318.25 = 82.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.35x = 318.25 × 82.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.35x = 26,168.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,168.11/212.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.23

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