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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.40, 318.08 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.40, 318.08 and 147.23 is: 220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.40 : 318.08 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.40/318.08 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.40x = 318.08 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.40x = 46,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,830.92/212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.48

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