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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.21, 320.04 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.21, 320.04 and 179.34 is: 269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.21 : 320.04 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.21/320.04 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.21x = 320.04 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.21x = 57,395.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,395.08/213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.20

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