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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.38, 320.13 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.38, 320.13 and 155.50 is: 233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.38 : 320.13 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.38/320.13 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.38x = 320.13 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.38x = 49,779.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,779.41/213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.30

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