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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.96, 319.44 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.96, 319.44 and 180.15 is: 270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.96 : 319.44 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.96/319.44 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.96x = 319.44 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.96x = 57,547.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,547.12/212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.23

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