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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.51, 321.44 and 146.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.51, 321.44 and 146.02 is: 218.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.51 : 321.44 = 146.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.51/321.44 = 146.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.51x = 321.44 × 146.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.51x = 46,936.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,936.67/214.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.81

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