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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 320.58 and 145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 320.58 and 145.73 is: 218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 320.58 = 145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/320.58 = 145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 320.58 × 145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 46,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,716.52/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.22

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