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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.67, 321.68 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.67, 321.68 and 157.01 is: 235.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.67 : 321.68 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.67/321.68 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.67x = 321.68 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.67x = 50,504.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,504.58/214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.27

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