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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.53, 321.74 and 150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.53, 321.74 and 150.10 is: 225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.53 : 321.74 = 150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.53/321.74 = 150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.53x = 321.74 × 150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.53x = 48,293.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,293.17/214.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.11

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