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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 319.80 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 319.80 and 159.60 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 319.80 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/319.80 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 319.80 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 51,040.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,040.08/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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