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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.40, 317.88 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.40, 317.88 and 209.52 is: 313.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.40 : 317.88 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.40/317.88 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.40x = 317.88 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.40x = 66,602.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,602.22/212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.57

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