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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 320.06 and 148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 320.06 and 148.49 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 320.06 = 148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/320.06 = 148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 320.06 × 148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 47,523.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,523.37/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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