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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.27, 321.26 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.27, 321.26 and 145.94 is: 218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.27 : 321.26 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.27/321.26 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.27x = 321.26 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.27x = 46,882.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,882.35/214.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.80

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