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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 321.28 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 321.28 and 100.16 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 321.28 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/321.28 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 321.28 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 32,179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,179.40/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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