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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.04, 318.96 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.04, 318.96 and 154.88 is: 231.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.04 : 318.96 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.04/318.96 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.04x = 318.96 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.04x = 49,400.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,400.52/213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.88

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