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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.48, 318.36 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.48, 318.36 and 200.72 is: 300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.48 : 318.36 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.48/318.36 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.48x = 318.36 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.48x = 63,901.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,901.22/212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.74

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