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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.51, 322.81 and 213.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.51, 322.81 and 213.08 is: 319.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.51 : 322.81 = 213.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.51/322.81 = 213.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.51x = 322.81 × 213.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.51x = 68,784.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,784.35/215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.17

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