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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.76, 321.80 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.76, 321.80 and 146.28 is: 219.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.76 : 321.80 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.76/321.80 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.76x = 321.80 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.76x = 47,072.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,072.90/214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.19

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