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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.81, 320.62 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.81, 320.62 and 98.33 is: 147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.81 : 320.62 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.81/320.62 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.81x = 320.62 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.81x = 31,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,526.70/213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.45

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