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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.55, 317.81 and 212.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.55, 317.81 and 212.12 is: 314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.55 : 317.81 = 212.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.55/317.81 = 212.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.55x = 317.81 × 212.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.55x = 67,413.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,413.59/214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.21

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