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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.38, 318.54 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.38, 318.54 and 82.35 is: 123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.38 : 318.54 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.38/318.54 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.38x = 318.54 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.38x = 26,230.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,230.18/212.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.50

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