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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.95, 322.47 and 99.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.95, 322.47 and 99.39 is: 149.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.95 : 322.47 = 99.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.95/322.47 = 99.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.95x = 322.47 × 99.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.95x = 32,050.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,050.29/214.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.11

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