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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.53, 320.28 and 155.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.53, 320.28 and 155.87 is: 233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.53 : 320.28 = 155.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.53/320.28 = 155.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.53x = 320.28 × 155.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.53x = 49,921.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,921.35/213.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.79

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