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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.12, 437.45 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.12, 437.45 and 212.22 is: 292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.12 : 437.45 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.12/437.45 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.12x = 437.45 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.12x = 92,834.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,834.58/317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.75

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