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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 319.62 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 319.62 and 162.33 is: 243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 319.62 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/319.62 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 319.62 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 51,883.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,883.91/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.04

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