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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.91, 321.32 and 153.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.91, 321.32 and 153.43 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.91 : 321.32 = 153.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.91/321.32 = 153.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.91x = 321.32 × 153.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.91x = 49,300.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,300.13/213.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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