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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 321.78 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 321.78 and 153.03 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 321.78 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/321.78 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 321.78 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 49,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,241.99/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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