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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.35, 318.59 and 212.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.35, 318.59 and 212.07 is: 316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.35 : 318.59 = 212.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.35/318.59 = 212.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.35x = 318.59 × 212.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.35x = 67,563.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,563.38/213.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.68

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