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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.62, 320.44 and 76.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.62, 320.44 and 76.70 is: 115.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.62 : 320.44 = 76.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.62/320.44 = 76.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.62x = 320.44 × 76.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.62x = 24,577.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,577.75/213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.05

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