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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 320.94 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 320.94 and 111.15 is: 166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 320.94 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/320.94 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 320.94 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 35,672.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,672.48/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.71

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