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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.50, 320.02 and 159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.50, 320.02 and 159.64 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.50 : 320.02 = 159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.50/320.02 = 159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.50x = 320.02 × 159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.50x = 51,086.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,086.79/213.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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