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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.06, 320.72 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.06, 320.72 and 152.88 is: 229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.06 : 320.72 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.06/320.72 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.06x = 320.72 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.06x = 49,031.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,031.67/214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.06

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