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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.66, 319.25 and 155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.66, 319.25 and 155.55 is: 233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.66 : 319.25 = 155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.66/319.25 = 155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.66x = 319.25 × 155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.66x = 49,659.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,659.73/212.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.52

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