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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.78, 321.36 and 157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.78, 321.36 and 157.02 is: 234.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.78 : 321.36 = 157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.78/321.36 = 157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.78x = 321.36 × 157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.78x = 50,459.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,459.95/214.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.94

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