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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.70, 320.30 and 211.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.70, 320.30 and 211.42 is: 316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.70 : 320.30 = 211.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.70/320.30 = 211.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.70x = 320.30 × 211.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.70x = 67,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,717.83/213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.88

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