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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.54, 321.41 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.54, 321.41 and 144.98 is: 217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.54 : 321.41 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.54/321.41 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.54x = 321.41 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.54x = 46,598.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,598.02/214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.20

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