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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.75, 320.36 and 111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.75, 320.36 and 111.11 is: 166.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.75 : 320.36 = 111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.75/320.36 = 111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.75x = 320.36 × 111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.75x = 35,593.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,593.04/213.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.52

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