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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.58, 318.48 and 203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.58, 318.48 and 203.80 is: 305.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.58 : 318.48 = 203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.58/318.48 = 203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.58x = 318.48 × 203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.58x = 64,906.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,906.22/212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.33

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