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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.36, 347.03 and 213.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.36, 347.03 and 213.13 is: 319.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.36 : 347.03 = 213.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.36/347.03 = 213.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.36x = 347.03 × 213.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.36x = 73,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,962.50/231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.69

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