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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.53, 321.86 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.53, 321.86 and 153.48 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.53 : 321.86 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.53/321.86 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.53x = 321.86 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.53x = 49,398.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,398.31/214.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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