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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 295.64 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 295.64 and 155.48 is: 214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 295.64 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/295.64 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 295.64 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 45,964.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,964.43/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.31

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