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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.47, 318.71 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.47, 318.71 and 211.94 is: 316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.47 : 318.71 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.47/318.71 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.47x = 318.71 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.47x = 67,544.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,544.74/213.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.42

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