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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.62, 319.29 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.62, 319.29 and 209.38 is: 314.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.62 : 319.29 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.62/319.29 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.62x = 319.29 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.62x = 66,852.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,852.94/212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.42

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