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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.67, 318.75 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.67, 318.75 and 211.64 is: 317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.67 : 318.75 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.67/318.75 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.67x = 318.75 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.67x = 67,460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,460.25/212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.21

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