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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.70, 320.82 and 204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.70, 320.82 and 204.25 is: 306.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.70 : 320.82 = 204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.70/320.82 = 204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.70x = 320.82 × 204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.70x = 65,527.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,527.49/213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.63

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