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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.58, 318.82 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.58, 318.82 and 68.30 is: 102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.58 : 318.82 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.58/318.82 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.58x = 318.82 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.58x = 21,775.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,775.41/212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.43

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