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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 320.96 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 320.96 and 98.42 is: 147.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 320.96 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/320.96 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 320.96 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 31,588.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,588.88/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.63

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