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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 320.76 and 213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 320.76 and 213.20 is: 320.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 320.76 = 213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/320.76 = 213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 320.76 × 213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 68,386.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,386.03/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.04

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