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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 321.21 and 149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 321.21 and 149.13 is: 223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 321.21 = 149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/321.21 = 149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 321.21 × 149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 47,902.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,902.05/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.26

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