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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 320.22 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 320.22 and 211.14 is: 316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 320.22 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/320.22 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 320.22 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 67,611.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,611.25/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.44

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