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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.88, 317.44 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.88, 317.44 and 204.42 is: 304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.88 : 317.44 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.88/317.44 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.88x = 317.44 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.88x = 64,891.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,891.08/212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.82

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