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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.46, 320.24 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.46, 320.24 and 122.16 is: 183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.46 : 320.24 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.46/320.24 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.46x = 320.24 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.46x = 39,120.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,120.52/213.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.27

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