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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 322.80 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 322.80 and 153.92 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 322.80 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/322.80 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 322.80 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 49,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,684.66/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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