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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.84, 436.98 and 213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.84, 436.98 and 213.32 is: 294.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.84 : 436.98 = 213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.84/436.98 = 213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.84x = 436.98 × 213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.84x = 93,216.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,216.57/316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.21

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