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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 322.26 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 322.26 and 146.22 is: 219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 322.26 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/322.26 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 322.26 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 47,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,120.86/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.37

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