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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.39, 320.36 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.39, 320.36 and 203.58 is: 305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.39 : 320.36 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.39/320.36 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.39x = 320.36 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.39x = 65,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,217.87/213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.63

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