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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.30, 317.84 and 199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.30, 317.84 and 199.64 is: 297.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.30 : 317.84 = 199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.30/317.84 = 199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.30x = 317.84 × 199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.30x = 63,450.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,450.99/213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.47

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