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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.28, 319.92 and 159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.28, 319.92 and 159.46 is: 239.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.28 : 319.92 = 159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.28/319.92 = 159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.28x = 319.92 × 159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.28x = 51,014.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,014.44/213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.19

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