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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214, 321.10 and 159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214, 321.10 and 159.64 is: 239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 321.10 = 159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/321.10 = 159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 321.10 × 159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 51,260.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,260.40/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.53

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