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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.21, 319.85 and 76.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.21, 319.85 and 76.24 is: 114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.21 : 319.85 = 76.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.21/319.85 = 76.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.21x = 319.85 × 76.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.21x = 24,385.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,385.36/213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.37

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