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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.96, 321.72 and 145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.96, 321.72 and 145.48 is: 217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.96 : 321.72 = 145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.96/321.72 = 145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.96x = 321.72 × 145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.96x = 46,803.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,803.83/214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.73

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