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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.82, 319.36 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.82, 319.36 and 202.28 is: 303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.82 : 319.36 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.82/319.36 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.82x = 319.36 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.82x = 64,600.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,600.14/212.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.54

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