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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.22, 320.24 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.22, 320.24 and 198.64 is: 298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.22 : 320.24 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.22/320.24 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.22x = 320.24 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.22x = 63,612.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,612.47/213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.34

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