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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.65, 319.79 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.65, 319.79 and 148.31 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.65 : 319.79 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.65/319.79 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.65x = 319.79 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.65x = 47,428.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,428.45/213.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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