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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.04, 320.46 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.04, 320.46 and 155.88 is: 233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.04 : 320.46 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.04/320.46 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.04x = 320.46 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.04x = 49,953.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,953.30/214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.38

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