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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.30, 321.63 and 149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.30, 321.63 and 149.07 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.30 : 321.63 = 149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.30/321.63 = 149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.30x = 321.63 × 149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.30x = 47,944.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,944.37/214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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