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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.53, 319.46 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.53, 319.46 and 152.81 is: 228.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.53 : 319.46 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.53/319.46 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.53x = 319.46 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.53x = 48,815.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,815.92/213.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.61

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