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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.75, 318.71 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.75, 318.71 and 211.02 is: 314.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.75 : 318.71 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.75/318.71 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.75x = 318.71 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.75x = 67,253.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,253.13/213.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.63

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