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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.30, 321.33 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.30, 321.33 and 123.02 is: 184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.30 : 321.33 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.30/321.33 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.30x = 321.33 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.30x = 39,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,530.02/214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.46

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