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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.06, 436.23 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.06, 436.23 and 212.50 is: 293.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.06 : 436.23 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.06/436.23 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.06x = 436.23 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.06x = 92,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,698.88/316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.30

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