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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.52, 316.26 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.52, 316.26 and 204.84 is: 304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.52 : 316.26 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.52/316.26 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.52x = 316.26 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.52x = 64,782.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,782.70/212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.83

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