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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.21, 321.43 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.21, 321.43 and 141.08 is: 211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.21 : 321.43 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.21/321.43 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.21x = 321.43 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.21x = 45,346.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,346.64/214.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.70

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