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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.63, 320.07 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.63, 320.07 and 152.64 is: 228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.63 : 320.07 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.63/320.07 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.63x = 320.07 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.63x = 48,855.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,855.48/213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.69

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