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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.25, 318.97 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.25, 318.97 and 154.82 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.25 : 318.97 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.25/318.97 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.25x = 318.97 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.25x = 49,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,382.94/213.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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