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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.76, 318.60 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.76, 318.60 and 154.71 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.76 : 318.60 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.76/318.60 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.76x = 318.60 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.76x = 49,290.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,290.61/212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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