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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.95, 322.41 and 99.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.95, 322.41 and 99.36 is: 149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.95 : 322.41 = 99.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.95/322.41 = 99.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.95x = 322.41 × 99.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.95x = 32,034.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,034.66/214.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.03

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