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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.47, 320.16 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.47, 320.16 and 122.34 is: 183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.47 : 320.16 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.47/320.16 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.47x = 320.16 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.47x = 39,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,168.37/213.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.48

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