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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.88, 319.33 and 58.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.88, 319.33 and 58.83 is: 88.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.88 : 319.33 = 58.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.88/319.33 = 58.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.88x = 319.33 × 58.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.88x = 18,786.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,786.18/212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.25

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