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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.29, 321.13 and 160.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.29, 321.13 and 160.15 is: 240.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.29 : 321.13 = 160.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.29/321.13 = 160.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.29x = 321.13 × 160.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.29x = 51,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,428.97/214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.00

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