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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.43, 321.71 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.43, 321.71 and 149.58 is: 224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.43 : 321.71 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.43/321.71 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.43x = 321.71 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.43x = 48,120.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,120.63/214.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.42

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