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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.03, 320.88 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.03, 320.88 and 98.39 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.03 : 320.88 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.03/320.88 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.03x = 320.88 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.03x = 31,570.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,570.61/214.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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