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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.38, 320.07 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.38, 320.07 and 148.03 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.38 : 320.07 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.38/320.07 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.38x = 320.07 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.38x = 47,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,378.36/213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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