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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.55, 320.24 and 76.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.55, 320.24 and 76.57 is: 114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.55 : 320.24 = 76.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.55/320.24 = 76.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.55x = 320.24 × 76.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.55x = 24,520.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,520.78/213.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.82

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