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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 321.11 and 149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 321.11 and 149.03 is: 223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 321.11 = 149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/321.11 = 149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 321.11 × 149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 47,852.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,852.67/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.44

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