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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.56, 320.76 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.56, 320.76 and 213.12 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.56 : 320.76 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.56/320.76 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.56x = 320.76 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.56x = 68,360.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,360.37/232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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