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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.14, 307.53 and 212.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.14, 307.53 and 212.79 is: 293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.14 : 307.53 = 212.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.14/307.53 = 212.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.14x = 307.53 × 212.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.14x = 65,439.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,439.31/223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.27

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