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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.37, 319.80 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.37, 319.80 and 152.52 is: 228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.37 : 319.80 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.37/319.80 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.37x = 319.80 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.37x = 48,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,775.90/213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.60

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