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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 320.10 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 320.10 and 144.84 is: 217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 320.10 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/320.10 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 320.10 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 46,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,363.28/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.18

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