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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.47, 318.52 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.47, 318.52 and 180.18 is: 270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.47 : 318.52 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.47/318.52 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.47x = 318.52 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.47x = 57,390.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,390.93/212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.11

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