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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.47, 320.29 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.47, 320.29 and 153.08 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.47 : 320.29 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.47/320.29 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.47x = 320.29 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.47x = 49,029.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,029.99/213.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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