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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.62, 323.43 and 213.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.62, 323.43 and 213.10 is: 319.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.62 : 323.43 = 213.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.62/323.43 = 213.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.62x = 323.43 × 213.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.62x = 68,922.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,922.93/215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.65

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