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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.88, 317.06 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.88, 317.06 and 205.68 is: 306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.88 : 317.06 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.88/317.06 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.88x = 317.06 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.88x = 65,211.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,211.87/212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.33

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