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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 296.08 and 152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 296.08 and 152.36 is: 210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 296.08 = 152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/296.08 = 152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 296.08 × 152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 45,110.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,110.75/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.33

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