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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.69, 320.46 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.69, 320.46 and 122.32 is: 183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.69 : 320.46 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.69/320.46 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.69x = 320.46 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.69x = 39,198.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,198.67/213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.44

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