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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.76, 320.88 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.76, 320.88 and 201.76 is: 302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.76 : 320.88 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.76/320.88 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.76x = 320.88 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.76x = 64,740.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,740.75/213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.87

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