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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 320.28 and 85.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 320.28 and 85.08 is: 127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 320.28 = 85.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/320.28 = 85.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 320.28 × 85.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 27,249.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,249.42/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.72

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