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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 320.94 and 213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 320.94 and 213.56 is: 318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 320.94 = 213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/320.94 = 213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 320.94 × 213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 68,538.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,538.34/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.28

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