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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 322.08 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 322.08 and 154.36 is: 231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 322.08 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/322.08 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 322.08 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 49,716.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,716.27/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.54

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