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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.40, 319.52 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.40, 319.52 and 110.48 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.40 : 319.52 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.40/319.52 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.40x = 319.52 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.40x = 35,300.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,300.57/213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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