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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.75, 320.40 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.75, 320.40 and 152.70 is: 228.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.75 : 320.40 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.75/320.40 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.75x = 320.40 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.75x = 48,925.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,925.08/213.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.89

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