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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.62, 320.04 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.62, 320.04 and 155.79 is: 233.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.62 : 320.04 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.62/320.04 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.62x = 320.04 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.62x = 49,859.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,859.03/213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.41

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