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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.40, 318 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.40, 318 and 144 is: 215.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.40 : 318 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.40/318 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.40x = 318 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.40x = 45,792
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,792/212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.59

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