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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.67, 319.71 and 212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.67, 319.71 and 212.43 is: 314.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.67 : 319.71 = 212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.67/319.71 = 212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.67x = 319.71 × 212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.67x = 67,916.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,916.00/215.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.91

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