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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.18, 320.01 and 212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.18, 320.01 and 212.70 is: 319.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.18 : 320.01 = 212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.18/320.01 = 212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.18x = 320.01 × 212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.18x = 68,066.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,066.13/213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.29

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