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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.03, 321.16 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.03, 321.16 and 98.45 is: 147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.03 : 321.16 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.03/321.16 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.03x = 321.16 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.03x = 31,619.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,619.55/214.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.74

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