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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 321.55 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 321.55 and 141.38 is: 212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 321.55 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/321.55 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 321.55 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 45,460.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,460.74/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.08

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