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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.31, 320.01 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.31, 320.01 and 179.38 is: 269.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.31 : 320.01 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.31/320.01 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.31x = 320.01 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.31x = 57,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,403.39/213.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.11

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