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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.80, 436.80 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.80, 436.80 and 213.12 is: 293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.80 : 436.80 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.80/436.80 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.80x = 436.80 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.80x = 93,090.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,090.82/316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.85

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