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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.85, 319.35 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.85, 319.35 and 152.46 is: 228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.85 : 319.35 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.85/319.35 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.85x = 319.35 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.85x = 48,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,686.50/212.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.74

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