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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 320.91 and 159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 320.91 and 159.81 is: 239.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 320.91 = 159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/320.91 = 159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 320.91 × 159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 51,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,284.63/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.56

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