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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.91, 322.35 and 143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.91, 322.35 and 143.21 is: 214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.91 : 322.35 = 143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.91/322.35 = 143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.91x = 322.35 × 143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.91x = 46,163.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,163.74/214.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.81

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