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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.73, 318.21 and 210.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.73, 318.21 and 210.70 is: 313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.73 : 318.21 = 210.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.73/318.21 = 210.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.73x = 318.21 × 210.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.73x = 67,046.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,046.85/213.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.70

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