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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.71, 322.05 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.71, 322.05 and 146.06 is: 219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.71 : 322.05 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.71/322.05 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.71x = 322.05 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.71x = 47,038.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,038.62/214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.08

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