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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.44, 320.76 and 211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.44, 320.76 and 211.28 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.44 : 320.76 = 211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.44/320.76 = 211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.44x = 320.76 × 211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.44x = 67,770.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,770.17/213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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