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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.46, 320.38 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.46, 320.38 and 105.32 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.46 : 320.38 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.46/320.38 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.46x = 320.38 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.46x = 33,742.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,742.42/213.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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