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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.56, 317.52 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.56, 317.52 and 212.32 is: 292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.56 : 317.52 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.56/317.52 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.56x = 317.52 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.56x = 67,415.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,415.85/230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.40

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