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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.41, 320.18 and 76.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.41, 320.18 and 76.47 is: 114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.41 : 320.18 = 76.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.41/320.18 = 76.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.41x = 320.18 × 76.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.41x = 24,483.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,483.70/213.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.73

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