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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.29, 320.02 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.29, 320.02 and 145.46 is: 218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.29 : 320.02 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.29/320.02 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.29x = 320.02 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.29x = 46,548.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,548.15/213.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.24

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