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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.14, 321.15 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.14, 321.15 and 153.09 is: 229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.14 : 321.15 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.14/321.15 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.14x = 321.15 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.14x = 49,164.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,164.85/214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.59

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