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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 320.52 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 320.52 and 98.30 is: 147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 320.52 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/320.52 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 320.52 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 31,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,507.12/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.45

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