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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.41, 321.44 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.41, 321.44 and 98.91 is: 148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.41 : 321.44 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.41/321.44 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.41x = 321.44 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.41x = 31,793.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,793.14/214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.28

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