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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.81, 320.87 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.81, 320.87 and 145.47 is: 218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.81 : 320.87 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.81/320.87 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.81x = 320.87 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.81x = 46,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,677.32/213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.31

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