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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 321.12 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 321.12 and 160.32 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 321.12 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/321.12 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 321.12 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 51,481.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,481.96/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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