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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.40, 314.10 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.40, 314.10 and 212.40 is: 314.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.40 : 314.10 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.40/314.10 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.40x = 314.10 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.40x = 66,714.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,714.84/212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.10

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