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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.56, 319.86 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.56, 319.86 and 155.49 is: 232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.56 : 319.86 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.56/319.86 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.56x = 319.86 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.56x = 49,735.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,735.03/213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.89

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