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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.33, 320.18 and 117.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.33, 320.18 and 117.21 is: 175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.33 : 320.18 = 117.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.33/320.18 = 117.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.33x = 320.18 × 117.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.33x = 37,527.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,527.71/213.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.91

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