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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.03, 325.83 and 213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.03, 325.83 and 213.38 is: 320.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.03 : 325.83 = 213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.03/325.83 = 213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.03x = 325.83 × 213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.03x = 69,525.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,525.61/217.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.36

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