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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.88, 322.40 and 99.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.88, 322.40 and 99.36 is: 149.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 322.40 = 99.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/322.40 = 99.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 322.40 × 99.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 32,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,033.66/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.08

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