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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.60, 322.34 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.60, 322.34 and 146.24 is: 219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.60 : 322.34 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.60/322.34 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.60x = 322.34 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.60x = 47,139.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,139.00/214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.66

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