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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.44, 295.50 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.44, 295.50 and 155.28 is: 213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.44 : 295.50 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.44/295.50 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.44x = 295.50 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.44x = 45,885.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,885.24/214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.98

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