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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.18, 321.08 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.18, 321.08 and 98.58 is: 147.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.18 : 321.08 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.18/321.08 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.18x = 321.08 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.18x = 31,652.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,652.07/214.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.78

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