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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.88, 321.08 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.88, 321.08 and 210.44 is: 317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.88 : 321.08 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.88/321.08 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.88x = 321.08 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.88x = 67,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,568.08/212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.40

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