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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.48, 318.72 and 58.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.48, 318.72 and 58.40 is: 87.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.48 : 318.72 = 58.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.48/318.72 = 58.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.48x = 318.72 × 58.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.48x = 18,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,612.96/212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.60

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