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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 320.36 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 320.36 and 179.01 is: 269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 320.36 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/320.36 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 320.36 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 57,346.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,346.75/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.20

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