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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.38, 328.23 and 213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.38, 328.23 and 213.18 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.38 : 328.23 = 213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.38/328.23 = 213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.38x = 328.23 × 213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.38x = 69,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,972.07/220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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