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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.69, 322.08 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.69, 322.08 and 153.58 is: 230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.69 : 322.08 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.69/322.08 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.69x = 322.08 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.69x = 49,465.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,465.05/214.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.40

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