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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 320.25 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 320.25 and 212.64 is: 318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 320.25 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/320.25 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 320.25 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 68,097.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,097.96/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.72

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