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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 321.71 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 321.71 and 146.26 is: 219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 321.71 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/321.71 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 321.71 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 47,053.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,053.30/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.12

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