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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.85, 322.46 and 146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.85, 322.46 and 146.27 is: 219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.85 : 322.46 = 146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.85/322.46 = 146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.85x = 322.46 × 146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.85x = 47,165.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,165.49/214.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.53

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