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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 321.76 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 321.76 and 104.80 is: 157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 321.76 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/321.76 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 321.76 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 33,720.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,720.45/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.22

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