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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 319.95 and 162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 319.95 and 162.23 is: 242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 319.95 = 162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/319.95 = 162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 319.95 × 162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 51,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,903.89/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.93

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