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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.13, 514.65 and 213.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.13, 514.65 and 213.14 is: 319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.13 : 514.65 = 213.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.13/514.65 = 213.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.13x = 514.65 × 213.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.13x = 109,692.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,692.50/343.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.68

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