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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.64, 319.95 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.64, 319.95 and 209.28 is: 313.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.64 : 319.95 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.64/319.95 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.64x = 319.95 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.64x = 66,960.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,960.34/213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.43

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