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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.70, 340.16 and 213.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.70, 340.16 and 213.14 is: 321.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.70 : 340.16 = 213.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.70/340.16 = 213.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.70x = 340.16 × 213.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.70x = 72,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,498.94/225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.23

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