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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.24, 320.04 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.24, 320.04 and 117 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.24 : 320.04 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.24/320.04 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.24x = 320.04 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.24x = 37,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,444.68/213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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