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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.66, 321.87 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.66, 321.87 and 99.22 is: 148.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.66 : 321.87 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.66/321.87 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.66x = 321.87 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.66x = 31,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,935.94/214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.77

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