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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.03, 346.68 and 213.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.03, 346.68 and 213.21 is: 319.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.03 : 346.68 = 213.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.03/346.68 = 213.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.03x = 346.68 × 213.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.03x = 73,915.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,915.64/231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.94

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