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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 320.22 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 320.22 and 145.17 is: 217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 320.22 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/320.22 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 320.22 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 46,486.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,486.34/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.76

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