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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.23, 321.38 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.23, 321.38 and 153.26 is: 229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.23 : 321.38 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.23/321.38 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.23x = 321.38 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.23x = 49,254.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,254.70/214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.92

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