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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.43, 321.44 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.43, 321.44 and 104.67 is: 156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.43 : 321.44 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.43/321.44 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.43x = 321.44 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.43x = 33,644.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,644.60/214.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.91

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