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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.75, 437.22 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.75, 437.22 and 212.02 is: 292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.75 : 437.22 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.75/437.22 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.75x = 437.22 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.75x = 92,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,699.38/316.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.66

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