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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.18, 320.06 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.18, 320.06 and 212.56 is: 319.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.18 : 320.06 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.18/320.06 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.18x = 320.06 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.18x = 68,031.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,031.95/213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.13

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