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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.52, 320.46 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.52, 320.46 and 206.44 is: 309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.52 : 320.46 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.52/320.46 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.52x = 320.46 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.52x = 66,155.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,155.76/213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.83

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