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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.62, 320.97 and 207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.62, 320.97 and 207.14 is: 311.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.62 : 320.97 = 207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.62/320.97 = 207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.62x = 320.97 × 207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.62x = 66,485.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,485.73/213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.23

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