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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.61, 321.17 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.61, 321.17 and 153.86 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.61 : 321.17 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.61/321.17 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.61x = 321.17 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.61x = 49,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,415.22/214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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