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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.10, 321.23 and 153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.10, 321.23 and 153.71 is: 230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.10 : 321.23 = 153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.10/321.23 = 153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.10x = 321.23 × 153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.10x = 49,376.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,376.26/214.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.62

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