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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.57, 320.09 and 208.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.57, 320.09 and 208.47 is: 312.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.57 : 320.09 = 208.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.57/320.09 = 208.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.57x = 320.09 × 208.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.57x = 66,728.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,728.12/213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.44

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