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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.88, 321.98 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.88, 321.98 and 149.74 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 321.98 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/321.98 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 321.98 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 48,211.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,211.73/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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