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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.35, 321.71 and 145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.35, 321.71 and 145.77 is: 218.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.35 : 321.71 = 145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.35/321.71 = 145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.35x = 321.71 × 145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.35x = 46,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,894.94/214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.78

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