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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 320.34 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 320.34 and 132.30 is: 198.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 320.34 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/320.34 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 320.34 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 42,380.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,380.98/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.64

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