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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.95, 322.17 and 99.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.95, 322.17 and 99.24 is: 148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.95 : 322.17 = 99.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.95/322.17 = 99.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.95x = 322.17 × 99.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.95x = 31,972.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,972.65/214.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.74

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