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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.44, 321.39 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.44, 321.39 and 98.88 is: 148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.44 : 321.39 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.44/321.39 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.44x = 321.39 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.44x = 31,779.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,779.04/214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.20

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