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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.32, 319.82 and 155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.32, 319.82 and 155.54 is: 233.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.32 : 319.82 = 155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.32/319.82 = 155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.32x = 319.82 × 155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.32x = 49,744.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,744.80/213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.19

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