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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.55, 321.21 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.55, 321.21 and 160.28 is: 239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.55 : 321.21 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.55/321.21 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.55x = 321.21 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.55x = 51,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,483.54/214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.96

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