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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 321.39 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 321.39 and 153.36 is: 230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 321.39 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/321.39 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 321.39 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 49,288.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,288.37/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.20

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