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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.54, 319.41 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.54, 319.41 and 204.44 is: 307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.54 : 319.41 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.54/319.41 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.54x = 319.41 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.54x = 65,300.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,300.18/212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.24

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