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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.37, 318.35 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.37, 318.35 and 104.24 is: 156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.37 : 318.35 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.37/318.35 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.37x = 318.35 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.37x = 33,183.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,183.47/212.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.25

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