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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.41, 320.11 and 144.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.41, 320.11 and 144.77 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.41 : 320.11 = 144.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.41/320.11 = 144.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.41x = 320.11 × 144.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.41x = 46,340.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,340.36/213.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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