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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 321.17 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 321.17 and 153.24 is: 229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 321.17 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/321.17 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 321.17 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 49,215.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,215.32/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.89

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