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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 319.89 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 319.89 and 162.18 is: 242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 319.89 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/319.89 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 319.89 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 51,879.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,879.76/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.88

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