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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 321.89 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 321.89 and 149.44 is: 224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 321.89 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/321.89 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 321.89 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 48,103.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,103.24/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.28

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