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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.31, 323.33 and 213.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.31, 323.33 and 213.63 is: 320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.31 : 323.33 = 213.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.31/323.33 = 213.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.31x = 323.33 × 213.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.31x = 69,071.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,071.92/215.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.80

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