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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.54, 320.31 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.54, 320.31 and 122.30 is: 183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.54 : 320.31 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.54/320.31 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.54x = 320.31 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.54x = 39,172.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,172.31/213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.44

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