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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 316.97 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 316.97 and 212.28 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 316.97 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/316.97 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 316.97 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 67,285.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,285.33/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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