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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.24, 321.44 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.24, 321.44 and 150.08 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.24 : 321.44 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.24/321.44 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.24x = 321.44 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.24x = 48,241.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,241.72/214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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