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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.81, 320.81 and 159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.81, 320.81 and 159.81 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.81 : 320.81 = 159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.81/320.81 = 159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.81x = 320.81 × 159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.81x = 51,268.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,268.65/213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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