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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 322.26 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 322.26 and 99.33 is: 148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 322.26 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/322.26 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 322.26 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 32,010.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,010.09/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.94

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