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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.56, 320.35 and 67.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.56, 320.35 and 67.31 is: 100.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.56 : 320.35 = 67.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.56/320.35 = 67.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.56x = 320.35 × 67.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.56x = 21,564.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,564.26/213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.98

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