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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.32, 320.12 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.32, 320.12 and 165.32 is: 248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.32 : 320.12 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.32/320.12 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.32x = 320.12 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.32x = 52,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,922.24/213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.09

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