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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.63, 320.46 and 98.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.63, 320.46 and 98.05 is: 147.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.63 : 320.46 = 98.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.63/320.46 = 98.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.63x = 320.46 × 98.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.63x = 31,421.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,421.10/213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.08

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