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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.70, 320.55 and 207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.70, 320.55 and 207.70 is: 311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.70 : 320.55 = 207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.70/320.55 = 207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.70x = 320.55 × 207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.70x = 66,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,578.24/213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.55

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