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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.09, 319.23 and 144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.09, 319.23 and 144.42 is: 216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.09 : 319.23 = 144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.09/319.23 = 144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.09x = 319.23 × 144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.09x = 46,103.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,103.20/213.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.36

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