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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 322.17 and 211.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 322.17 and 211.38 is: 318.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 322.17 = 211.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/322.17 = 211.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 322.17 × 211.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 68,100.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,100.29/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.71

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