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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.62, 321.70 and 152.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.62, 321.70 and 152.93 is: 229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.62 : 321.70 = 152.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.62/321.70 = 152.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.62x = 321.70 × 152.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.62x = 49,197.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,197.58/214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.23

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