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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.04, 320.46 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.04, 320.46 and 145.46 is: 217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.04 : 320.46 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.04/320.46 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.04x = 320.46 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.04x = 46,614.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,614.37/214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.78

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