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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.45, 317.85 and 212.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.45, 317.85 and 212.55 is: 316.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.45 : 317.85 = 212.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.45/317.85 = 212.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.45x = 317.85 × 212.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.45x = 67,559.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,559.02/213.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.51

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