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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.92, 318.54 and 211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.92, 318.54 and 211.36 is: 316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.92 : 318.54 = 211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.92/318.54 = 211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.92x = 318.54 × 211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.92x = 67,326.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,326.61/212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.21

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