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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.78, 320.04 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.78, 320.04 and 159.48 is: 238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.78 : 320.04 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.78/320.04 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.78x = 320.04 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.78x = 51,039.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,039.98/213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.75

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