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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.70, 321.67 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.70, 321.67 and 146.00 is: 218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.70 : 321.67 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.70/321.67 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.70x = 321.67 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.70x = 46,964.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,964.81/214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.75

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