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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.23, 320.88 and 141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.23, 320.88 and 141.02 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.23 : 320.88 = 141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.23/320.88 = 141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.23x = 320.88 × 141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.23x = 45,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,251.30/214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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