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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.67, 319.28 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.67, 319.28 and 144.23 is: 216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.67 : 319.28 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.67/319.28 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.67x = 319.28 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.67x = 46,047.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,047.44/212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.52

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