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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.05, 318.17 and 210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.05, 318.17 and 210.77 is: 314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.05 : 318.17 = 210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.05/318.17 = 210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.05x = 318.17 × 210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.05x = 67,058.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,058.05/213.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.76

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