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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 321.28 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 321.28 and 150.56 is: 225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 321.28 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/321.28 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 321.28 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 48,371.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,371.92/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.45

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