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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.46, 321.10 and 162.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.46, 321.10 and 162.25 is: 242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.46 : 321.10 = 162.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.46/321.10 = 162.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.46x = 321.10 × 162.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.46x = 52,097.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,097.27/214.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.92

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