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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.60, 318.98 and 152.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.60, 318.98 and 152.21 is: 228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.60 : 318.98 = 152.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.60/318.98 = 152.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.60x = 318.98 × 152.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.60x = 48,553.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,553.12/212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.38

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