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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 320.36 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 320.36 and 98.02 is: 147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 320.36 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/320.36 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 320.36 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 31,401.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,401.69/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.01

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