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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.77, 320.96 and 210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.77, 320.96 and 210.12 is: 315.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.77 : 320.96 = 210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.77/320.96 = 210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.77x = 320.96 × 210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.77x = 67,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,440.12/213.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.48

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