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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.76, 321.96 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.76, 321.96 and 150.68 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.76 : 321.96 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.76/321.96 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.76x = 321.96 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.76x = 48,512.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,512.93/214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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