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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.38, 320.24 and 97.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.38, 320.24 and 97.95 is: 147.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.38 : 320.24 = 97.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.38/320.24 = 97.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.38x = 320.24 × 97.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.38x = 31,367.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,367.51/213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.00

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