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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 320.92 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 320.92 and 153.42 is: 229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 320.92 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/320.92 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 320.92 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 49,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,235.55/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.90

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