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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.04, 320.78 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.04, 320.78 and 153.02 is: 229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.04 : 320.78 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.04/320.78 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.04x = 320.78 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.04x = 49,086.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,086.08/214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.33

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