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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 321.88 and 212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 321.88 and 212.60 is: 320.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 321.88 = 212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/321.88 = 212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 321.88 × 212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 68,431.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,431.69/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.25

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