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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.12, 436.02 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.12, 436.02 and 212.44 is: 293.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.12 : 436.02 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.12/436.02 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.12x = 436.02 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.12x = 92,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,628.09/316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.02

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