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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.64, 320.15 and 206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.64, 320.15 and 206.66 is: 309.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.64 : 320.15 = 206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.64/320.15 = 206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.64x = 320.15 × 206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.64x = 66,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,163.52/213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.70

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