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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 320.64 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 320.64 and 207.12 is: 310.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 320.64 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/320.64 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 320.64 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 66,410.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,410.96/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.91

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