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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.65, 321.92 and 146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.65, 321.92 and 146.15 is: 219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.65 : 321.92 = 146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.65/321.92 = 146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.65x = 321.92 × 146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.65x = 47,050.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,050.66/214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.20

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