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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 320.94 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 320.94 and 153.23 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 320.94 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/320.94 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 320.94 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 49,176.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,176.03/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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