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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.57, 320.56 and 200.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.57, 320.56 and 200.31 is: 300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.57 : 320.56 = 200.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.57/320.56 = 200.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.57x = 320.56 × 200.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.57x = 64,209.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,209.67/213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.65

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