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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 322.65 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 322.65 and 146.61 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 322.65 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/322.65 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 322.65 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 47,303.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,303.72/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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