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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.70, 320.07 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.70, 320.07 and 148.54 is: 222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.70 : 320.07 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.70/320.07 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.70x = 320.07 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.70x = 47,543.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,543.20/213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.48

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