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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.85, 319.50 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.85, 319.50 and 155.43 is: 233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.85 : 319.50 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.85/319.50 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.85x = 319.50 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.85x = 49,659.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,659.89/212.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.31

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