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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.67, 318.17 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.67, 318.17 and 211.11 is: 315.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.67 : 318.17 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.67/318.17 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.67x = 318.17 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.67x = 67,167.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,167.81/212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.83

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