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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.88, 322.48 and 149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.88, 322.48 and 149.70 is: 224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 322.48 = 149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/322.48 = 149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 322.48 × 149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 48,275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,275.26/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.66

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