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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.67, 319.66 and 212.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.67, 319.66 and 212.11 is: 317.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.67 : 319.66 = 212.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.67/319.66 = 212.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.67x = 319.66 × 212.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.67x = 67,803.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,803.08/213.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.33

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