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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 321 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 321 and 142.32 is: 213.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 321 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/321 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 321 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 45,684.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,684.72/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.40

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