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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.76, 322.29 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.76, 322.29 and 141.48 is: 212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.76 : 322.29 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.76/322.29 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.76x = 322.29 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.76x = 45,597.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,597.59/214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.32

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