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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 320.52 and 158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 320.52 and 158.81 is: 238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 320.52 = 158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/320.52 = 158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 320.52 × 158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 50,900.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,900.18/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.43

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