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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.18, 317.73 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.18, 317.73 and 211.56 is: 315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.18 : 317.73 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.18/317.73 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.18x = 317.73 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.18x = 67,218.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,218.96/213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.32

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