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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.66, 321.56 and 159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.66, 321.56 and 159.88 is: 239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.66 : 321.56 = 159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.66/321.56 = 159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.66x = 321.56 × 159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.66x = 51,411.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,411.01/214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.50

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