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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 320.40 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 320.40 and 141.18 is: 212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 320.40 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/320.40 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 320.40 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 45,234.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,234.07/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.01

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