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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.40, 294.36 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.40, 294.36 and 164.12 is: 226.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.40 : 294.36 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.40/294.36 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.40x = 294.36 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.40x = 48,310.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,310.36/213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.38

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