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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 321.36 and 142.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 321.36 and 142.18 is: 213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 321.36 = 142.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/321.36 = 142.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 321.36 × 142.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 45,690.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,690.96/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.03

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