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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.30, 319.95 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.30, 319.95 and 88.21 is: 132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.30 : 319.95 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.30/319.95 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.30x = 319.95 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.30x = 28,221.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,221.32/213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.31

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