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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.50, 321.17 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.50, 321.17 and 211.68 is: 318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.50 : 321.17 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.50/321.17 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.50x = 321.17 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.50x = 67,984.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,984.21/213.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.42

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