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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.47, 320.23 and 76.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.47, 320.23 and 76.49 is: 114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.47 : 320.23 = 76.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.47/320.23 = 76.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.47x = 320.23 × 76.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.47x = 24,494.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,494.39/213.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.74

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