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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.22, 321.37 and 85.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.22, 321.37 and 85.98 is: 128.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.22 : 321.37 = 85.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.22/321.37 = 85.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.22x = 321.37 × 85.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.22x = 27,631.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,631.39/214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.99

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