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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.23, 320.00 and 158.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.23, 320.00 and 158.51 is: 237.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.23 : 320.00 = 158.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.23/320.00 = 158.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.23x = 320.00 × 158.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.23x = 50,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,720.81/213.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.87

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