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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 320.91 and 98.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 320.91 and 98.47 is: 147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 320.91 = 98.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/320.91 = 98.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 320.91 × 98.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 31,600.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,600.01/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.61

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