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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.56, 319.64 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.56, 319.64 and 152.51 is: 228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.56 : 319.64 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.56/319.64 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.56x = 319.64 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.56x = 48,745.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,745.94/213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.26

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