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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.92, 320.54 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.92, 320.54 and 145.58 is: 218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.92 : 320.54 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.92/320.54 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.92x = 320.54 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.92x = 46,664.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,664.21/213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.14

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