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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.69, 320.30 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.69, 320.30 and 156.28 is: 234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.69 : 320.30 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.69/320.30 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.69x = 320.30 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.69x = 50,056.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,056.97/213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.25

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