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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.89, 323.56 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.89, 323.56 and 213.60 is: 320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.89 : 323.56 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.89/323.56 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.89x = 323.56 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.89x = 69,112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,112.42/215.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.13

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