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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.71, 320.77 and 208.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.71, 320.77 and 208.70 is: 313.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.71 : 320.77 = 208.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.71/320.77 = 208.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.71x = 320.77 × 208.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.71x = 66,944.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,944.70/213.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.25

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