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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 322.42 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 322.42 and 146.12 is: 219.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 322.42 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/322.42 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 322.42 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 47,110.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,110.47/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.97

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