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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.39, 321.52 and 157.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.39, 321.52 and 157.29 is: 235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.39 : 321.52 = 157.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.39/321.52 = 157.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.39x = 321.52 × 157.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.39x = 50,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,571.88/214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.89

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