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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.21, 319.80 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.21, 319.80 and 76.23 is: 114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.21 : 319.80 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.21/319.80 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.21x = 319.80 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.21x = 24,378.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,378.35/213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.34

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