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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.41, 320.39 and 156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.41, 320.39 and 156.30 is: 234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.41 : 320.39 = 156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.41/320.39 = 156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.41x = 320.39 × 156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.41x = 50,076.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,076.18/213.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.65

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