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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.28, 317.53 and 212.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.28, 317.53 and 212.05 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.28 : 317.53 = 212.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.28/317.53 = 212.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.28x = 317.53 × 212.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.28x = 67,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,331.18/230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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