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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.45, 321.37 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.45, 321.37 and 156.53 is: 234.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.45 : 321.37 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.45/321.37 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.45x = 321.37 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.45x = 50,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,304.46/214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.58

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