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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.85, 320.47 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.85, 320.47 and 159.68 is: 239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.85 : 320.47 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.85/320.47 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.85x = 320.47 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.85x = 51,172.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,172.65/213.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.29

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