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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.45, 320.18 and 155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.45, 320.18 and 155.54 is: 233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.45 : 320.18 = 155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.45/320.18 = 155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.45x = 320.18 × 155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.45x = 49,798.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,798.42/213.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.30

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