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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.23, 321.44 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.23, 321.44 and 104.48 is: 156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.23 : 321.44 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.23/321.44 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.23x = 321.44 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.23x = 33,584.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,584.05/214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.77

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