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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 321.36 and 153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 321.36 and 153.52 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 321.36 = 153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/321.36 = 153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 321.36 × 153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 49,335.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,335.19/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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