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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.56, 320.33 and 83.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.56, 320.33 and 83.48 is: 125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.56 : 320.33 = 83.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.56/320.33 = 83.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.56x = 320.33 × 83.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.56x = 26,739.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,739.13/213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.21

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