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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.48, 319.16 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.48, 319.16 and 154.88 is: 232.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.48 : 319.16 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.48/319.16 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.48x = 319.16 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.48x = 49,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,431.50/212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.64

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