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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.92, 321.23 and 202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.92, 321.23 and 202.96 is: 304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.92 : 321.23 = 202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.92/321.23 = 202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.92x = 321.23 × 202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.92x = 65,195.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,195.94/213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.77

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