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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.69, 319.53 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.69, 319.53 and 152.64 is: 228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.69 : 319.53 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.69/319.53 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.69x = 319.53 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.69x = 48,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,773.06/213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.24

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