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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.46, 320.01 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.46, 320.01 and 144.79 is: 217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.46 : 320.01 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.46/320.01 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.46x = 320.01 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.46x = 46,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,334.25/213.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.06

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