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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.81, 320.82 and 213.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.81, 320.82 and 213.15 is: 319.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.81 : 320.82 = 213.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.81/320.82 = 213.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.81x = 320.82 × 213.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.81x = 68,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,382.78/213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.83

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