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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 318.59 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 318.59 and 154.56 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 318.59 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/318.59 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 318.59 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 49,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,240.50/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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