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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.93, 320.49 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.93, 320.49 and 159.84 is: 239.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.93 : 320.49 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.93/320.49 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.93x = 320.49 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.93x = 51,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,227.12/213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.46

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