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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.47, 320.94 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.47, 320.94 and 152.64 is: 228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.47 : 320.94 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.47/320.94 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.47x = 320.94 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.47x = 48,988.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,988.28/214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.42

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