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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.30, 320.03 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.30, 320.03 and 155.58 is: 233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.30 : 320.03 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.30/320.03 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.30x = 320.03 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.30x = 49,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,789.49/213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.42

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