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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 319.98 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 319.98 and 152.76 is: 228.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 319.98 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/319.98 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 319.98 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 48,880.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,880.14/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.97

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